SC full form in medical term is subcutaneous, a type of injection that uses a small needle to inject a drug or medicine into the tissue layer between the muscle and the skin. Medicine given this way is usually absorbed more slowly over 24 hours, sometimes more slowly than when injected into a vein. It is used when other methods of supervision might be less effective. For instance, some drugs can’t be provided by mouth as enzymes and acid in the stomach would demolish them.
The subcutaneous injection should be injected in an appropriate location, such as in the fatty tissue under the skin. In the human body, certain areas have a more easily accessible layer of tissue where a drug injected under the skin will not affect blood vessels, bone, and muscle. Some common injection areas include:
Using the same injection over and over can cause tissue damage and discomfort. The potential risks including with SC are as follow: